Collin McLoughlin and Skrux have teamed up to remix T.I.’s song “Castle Walls”, which features chilling vocals by Christina Aguilera. Always artists to emphasize crisp melody, McLoughlin and Skrux have transformed this pop song into a haunting flurry of emotion.

Removing T.I.’s lyrics entirely, the remix hones in on Aguilera’s vocals and meticulously spreads them across a pounding beat and dubstep breakdowns. The fusion of uplifting, trance-inspired melodies with pulsing yet invigorating bass results in a mastery of normally opposing styles. This remix not only redefines the song but enhances it, morphing an arguably generic pop song into a bone-chilling assortment of seemingly incongruous elements. 2014 looks bright for both of these rising producers.